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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S56 RKEMOT history

S56 RKE is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 38,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
38,454 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 RKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 RKE was last recorded at 38,454 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,440 miles · 7 May 2024
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,454 miles
  • 2024 – 38,440 miles
  • 2022 – 38,415 miles
  • 2021 – 38,321 miles
  • 2020 – 38,126 miles
  • 2019 – 37,932 miles
  • 2018 – 37,854 miles
  • 2017 – 37,664 miles
  • 2016 – 36,860 miles
  • 2015 – 36,450 miles
  • 2014 – 36,112 miles
  • 2013 – 35,756 miles
  • 2012 – 35,329 miles
  • 2011 – 34,856 miles
  • 2010 – 33,966 miles
  • 2009 – 32,882 miles
  • 2008 – 31,874 miles
  • 2007 – 31,128 miles
  • 2006 – 30,318 miles
  • 2005 – 28,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,454 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,454 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    38,454 miles
    Test number
    203161163869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,440 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    38,440 miles
    Test number
    851318760225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,415 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    38,415 miles
    Test number
    709011717209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,321 miles (+195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    38,321 miles
    Test number
    554773516296
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both front lower door sills

  5. Pass38,126 miles (+194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    38,126 miles
    Test number
    275355346761
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under rear of vehicle

  6. Pass37,932 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    37,932 miles
    Test number
    197642862641
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chaissis rail corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner and outer sill panels corroded at rear both sides

  7. Pass37,854 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    37,854 miles
    Test number
    488401928741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail37,847 miles (+183)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,847 miles
    Test number
    517606743438
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated brake fluid appears dirty brown in colour (1.8 (a))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. handle/cable broken (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass37,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,664 miles
    Test number
    734032442928
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

  10. Fail37,664 miles (+804)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,664 miles
    Test number
    807236875231
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

  11. Pass36,860 miles (+410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,860 miles
    Test number
    765159217043
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass36,450 miles (+338)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,450 miles
    Test number
    278538885495
    • NoteSlight corrosion to both lower door sills front and rear

  13. Pass36,112 miles (+356)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,112 miles
    Test number
    245826594160
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteBonnet pull and lock

  14. Pass35,756 miles (+427)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,756 miles
    Test number
    437603193174
    • NoteSlight corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

  15. Pass35,329 miles (+473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,329 miles
    Test number
    247539292452
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass34,856 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    34,856 miles
    Test number
    916043091102
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Fail34,856 miles (+890)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,856 miles
    Test number
    276333791140
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges and close to the legal limit of 1.6mm
    • NoteBrake fluid on minimum

  18. Pass33,966 miles (+1,084)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,966 miles
    Test number
    592381700287
    • NoteSlight corrosion to both rear chassis rails

  19. Pass32,882 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,882 miles
    Test number
    352462909480
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking on side walls

  20. Fail32,882 miles (+1,008)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,882 miles
    Test number
    221232009238
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front indicators starting to show white light
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing
    • NoteNear side rear brake backing plate and cylinder housing Damp !!!!!
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking on side walls

  21. Pass31,874 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,874 miles
    Test number
    361199398180
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre cracking

  22. Fail31,874 miles (+746)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,874 miles
    Test number
    801389898125
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre cracking

  23. Pass31,128 miles (+810)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,128 miles
    Test number
    852871707214
    • NoteO/s/f and o/s/r side wall damger and n/s/r

  24. Pass30,318 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,318 miles
    Test number
    803576606258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    28,926 miles
    Test number
    502239195134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 RKE

Does S56 RKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S56 RKE is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S56 RKE?
The MOT on S56 RKE is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S56 RKE done?
S56 RKE was recorded at 38,454 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 459 miles a year.
Has S56 RKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 RKE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on S56 RKE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S56 RKE find?
S56 RKE passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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